Note: If you have a prepaid account, these blocking features aren't currently available. Refer to the My Verizon for Prepaid FAQs for an alternative way to block calls and messages.

Call Filter

For just $2.99 per month, avoid unwanted callers with spam detection, and set up a spam filter and block list to prevent unsolicited callers from reaching you.

What you get:

A spam filter and block list to prevent unsolicited calls

Spam detection to let you know if you should answer or not

Caller details like name, picture, city and state for unknown numbers

A custom profile that allows you to upload your own picture and information to share with other Verizon Wireless customers

Verizon Smart Family Premium™

For just $10 per month, permanently block calls and texts from up to 20 phone numbers, including restricted and unavailable numbers, per line on your account. You can also monitor and limit minutes, text and data usage for up to 10 devices on your account.

Usage Controls subscribers: Usage Controls offers some similar blocking features as Verizon Smart Family, but it's no longer available for new subscribers. If you already subscribe to Usage Controls, go to our Usage Controls - Manage Blocked Contacts page for instructions on how to block a contact with this service.